Cartel Coffee Lab
A°7124 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23064
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jul 9, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ADA Service animals.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. Establishment's CFPM was not onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed a box of latex gloves on the shelf below the pastry display. No other single use gloves available onsite.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food. Predefined Comment: Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. Instructed PIC to remove latex gloves from establishment. Latex gloves are not approved for food handling due to latex allergies. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jan 15, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed written policy for clean up of body fluid accidents. Provided guidance document.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2025
Jun 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooler flooring.
Jan 30, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed upright cooler with damaged to the floor of the unit from the storage of large kegs of coffee exposing the surface underneath. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
2024
Sep 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed gasket maintenance.Discussed cooler maintenance.
May 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Person in charge reached out via email regarding repairs on their cooler. Email response was sent.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 2, 2024Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C ,Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that isdeemed a certified food protection manager.Third consecutive violationCorrect prior to next routine inspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: McKenna Nolan
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed standup refrigerator with exposed insulation foam on the bottom shelves. Person in charge stated that they store heavy containers of cold brew coffee on the shelves causing it to bend and crack. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed damaged gaskets on the cold table drawers underneath the espresso machine. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in goof repair. Second Consecutive Violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed garbage can being used for soiled towels harboring small flies. Person in charge noted that it would be replaced. Discussed with the person in charge that the establishment should be maintained free from pests. Suggested either covering the can or emptying daily. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 3, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.Second consecutive violationCorrect prior to next routine inspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Sean Barbanele
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed damaged gaskets on the cooler doors under the espresso machine and the cooler under the small grill press. Discussed with person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good condition. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →